Corporate Paralegal

Summary Of Job Description The Corporate Paralegal provides broad legal and administrative support to the Corporate Legal team related to commercial contracts, legal research, corporate governance, data and privacy and legal operations support. This position performs a variety of paralegal work, including drafting agreements and other legal documents, under the supervision of an attorney. The Corporate Paralegal supports other departments on minor legal issues, including researching changes in laws as they impact the business and interacting with internal business partners and third-party vendors.

Job Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of an attorney, supports all aspects of a contract lifecycle, including: preparing initial drafts and reviewing, revising, negotiating and preparing agreements for execution (such as NDAs, professional service agreements, independent contractor agreements, commercial, supply & purchase, etc.).
• Assists with corporate governance activities, including maintenance of corporate records, entity documents, and compliance filings.
• Assists in corporate transactions, such as international franchise arrangements and joint ventures.
• Performs administrative tasks such as coordinating for signatures, agreement searches, mailing, and other related matters.
• Prepares major presentations on behalf of the Corporate Legal team. Supports other departments on legal issues, including reviewing laws, ordinances, and statutes..
• Supports the Corporate Legal team’s use of existing technology solutions (including the contract lifecycle management system and legal billing software) by assisting with organization, data entry, and renewal processes.
• Works on special projects as requested, including in areas of data privacy, marketing, and corporate governance.

How We Reward You

• Hybrid Work schedule
• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
• Bereavement leave*
• Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Your Background & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
• Minimum three years of relevant experience
• Paralegal certification required
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings.
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.

Pay Range: P2: $72,500 - $101,500 / Annual

• Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

Panda Strong Since 1983 Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,800 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it’s impacting our team or the communities we work in, we’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

You’re Wanted Here Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, for example, sign language interpreters. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to [email protected].